These well-appointed and comfortable airport lounges started in Las Vegas (LAS) and have since expanded to many other lounges across the U.S. I am expecting the same from San Francisco, however don’t expect it to be “your little secret”.It’s amazing to see what American Express has done with its Centurion Lounges. While still crowded, the expansions in Seattle, Miami, Las Vegas and Dallas have all made the lounges work better and feel more comfortable. I also credit Amex with finding solutions and airport space to expand their current lounges. While I have not grown to love the crowds, I am still fairly happy with the lounge product and what they provide. I used to gloat that I had been to every Centurion lounge in the United States, however with their rapid expansion I am now missing a few. Amex Centurion Lounge SFO Reopens – Bottom Line A new Centurion lounge is planned for Reagan National Airport (DCA) in 2023 and another one for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport (ATL) in 2024. Recently they have announced the opening of two new lounges in the coming years.
They currently have 13 operating Centurion lounges in the United States with another 11 operating internationally. Thoughtful Designs: The lounge will showcase two custom floor-to-ceiling wallcoverings by abstract artist Tracie Cheng, and new interior design that takes cues from the local vineyards, landscape, and the iconic San Francisco fog to give guests a sense of relaxation.Īmex Centurion Lounge SFO – Photo courtesy American Express More Centurion Lounges ComingĪmerican Express has come a long way since the days of their first U.S. The Hawaiian-born, James Beard Award-nominated chef will continue to bring his unique flair to the Centurion Lounge at SFO with dishes inspired by his lineage and family memories including, Kochujang marinated chicken thighs, wild rice and coconut soup, and black vinegar and honey glazed baby carrots. The wine flights will rotate seasonally, starting today with a Sonoma Chardonnay flight and a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon flight:Įlevated Dining: The lounge will offer a new seasonal menu that celebrates Bay Area purveyors from Liholiho Yacht Club Executive Chef Ravi Kapur. The new bar complements the existing wine wall where guests can sample wines from across California. Locally sourced wine: The lounge will feature a new bar where guests can enjoy specialty wine flights highlighting four regional wines curated by renowned wine authority Anthony Giglio.
The lounge is located in Terminal 3 on the mezzanine level. The Centurion Lounge at SFO will now have more space for eligible Card Members to enjoy, including two wine bars and café areas, additional restrooms, private phone rooms, several private workspaces, and more. According to Amex it features additional seating, a second bar with specialty wine flights and a new menu. The new Amex Centurion lounge at SFO is 16,000 square feet which is almost double the size of the old lounge. Amex Centurion Lounge SFO – Photo courtesy American Express Centurion Lounge SFO Expansion & New Offerings Thankfully American Express is listening and they have now expanded the lounge in San Francisco to help provide more space and amenities for guests. I could only stay a few minutes because it was so overcrowded and dirty that it was actually nicer to be out in the terminal. I’ve visited it several times and on my last visit it felt like a warzone. Perhaps the most hectic of all Amex lounges was the one at SFO. American Express is also going to start limiting guest access early next year as well to help with the crowds. For example, in the past few years several Centurion lounges including Dallas, Seattle, Miami and Las Vegas have all been expanded. One of the ways American Express has tried to deal with overcrowding issues is to expand the sizes of their lounges.
That said, it’s still better than being out in the terminal. What used to be a calm and relaxing place to spend a couple of hours before a flight has now become somewhat more hectic and crowded. Love them or hate them, the American Express Centurion lounges have become a staple of travel for many of us. Amex Centurion Lounge SFO – Photo courtesy American Express Expanded Amex Centurion Lounge SFO Reopens This post may contain affiliate links please read our advertiser disclosure for more information.
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